FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 Lynn Three store more shut die in down By Gayla Cawley Lynn ITEM STAFF LYNN — A Lynn furni- By Gayla Cawley ture store was shut down ITEM STAFF last week by the city’s Public Health Depart- LYNN — Three ment for outing the gov- more deaths from ernor’s order by continu- COVID-19 in a 24- ing to operate despite its hour period from designation as a non-es- sential business. Wednesday to Thurs- In addition, a Lynn Po- day were reported by lice report details allega- the City of Lynn. tions of price gouging at An additional 53 the establishment, BD’s cases were con rmed, Furniture. But the Lyn- bringing the total to nway store owner denies the report’s claims that 820. Nineteen have face masks and hand san- died from the virus. itizer were being sold at For context, 19 Lynn excessive prices. Peabody now requiring residents died in the Gov. Charlie Baker has Vietnam War. ordered the statewide clo- sure of all non-essential The city will contin- businesses through May face masks in public ue to provide regular 4, an emergency mea- COVID-19 updates on sure aimed at curbing the By Anne Marie Tobin have to enforce and that people will A woman walks its website, www.lyn- spread of the coronavirus. ITEM STAFF comply on their own,” said Health Di- her groceries to nma.gov, social media, However, a compliance rector Sharon Cameron. “This is more her car while and the Smart911 check performed by the PEABODY — The city of Peabody of a directive to give people who are wearing a face Lynn Public Health De- became the latest North Shore com- working in essential businesses the mask on Thursday emergency noti ca- partment and Lynn Police munity requiring persons entering tool to keep employees safe. We are after shopping at tion system. Resi- Department on April 8 places of essential business, and em- working actively to make sure that Shaw’s in Peabody. dents can sign up at revealed that BD’s Fur- ployees of those businesses, to wear employers are protecting their em- www.smart911.com. niture, a non-essential protective face coverings. ployees. We just hope people will un- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK business, was still open, The Board of Health issued an derstand the importance of these safe- Gayla Cawley can be according to Michele Des- emergency order that went into effect ty measures.” reached at gcawley@ marais, the city’s public Wednesday. The Swampscott Select Board and health director. Violation of the order is punishable Board of Health passed an order itemlive.com. Follow by a ne of up to $1,000. her on Twitter @Gay- STORE, A3 “We hope this is something we don’t PEABODY, A3 laCawley. Communities getting creative to encourage shopping local By David McLellan Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce is of- ITEM STAFF fering a bingo game to get people to order takeout and delivery from area restaurants Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s like Brothers Deli in Lynn, or share posts inevitable people will have to travel outside on social media encouraging others to shop their homes for food, toiletries, and other supplies. Several local communities are hop- local. ing those trips will be to local businesses, not Residents should submit their cards and just the alluring big-box stores. proofs of purchase to info@greaterlynncham- Wearing face masks and practicing social ber of commerce by April 27 for a chance to Swampscott distancing while going to essential busi- win a gift card to a restaurant of their choice has launched nesses is still critically important, but some that is listed on the bingo sheet. To download “Big Blue Bin- groups are coming up with creative ways to the bingo sheet, visit http://greaterlynncham- go” to encour- get people in businesses’ doors, including on- ber.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ age residents line “bingo” games and websites devoted to chamber-bingo-1.pdf. to still shop sharing local deals and discounts. locally. Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce SHOPPING, A3 Nursing home where Crighton pushing for tenant protections bodies found was ‘overwhelmed,’ A5 BOSTON — State Sen. Brendan Crighton Crighton said, noting that Senate and Mas- most vulnerable from pressure. and fellow legislators are pushing a renters sachusetts House efforts to unify the bill’s The website Apartment List published U.S. job losses mount safeguard bill that prohibits “non-essential language continue. online results from its housing survey last as economic pain evictions” and late fees to Gov. Charlie Bak- Baker told the State House News Service week. Conclusions included one in four rent- deepens, A6 er’s desk. he wants to sign tenant protection legislation ers did not pay their full April rent due to Crighton, in a statement, said the legisla- as soon as the Legislature sends it to him. coronavirus-related nancial problems. North Shore Music tion will expire 120 days after its passage or The News Service reported that a state Trial One in nine renters had their landlord or Theatre revamps 45 days after the COVID-19 emergency dec- Court standing order has halted most evic- management company proactively lower laration has been lifted, whichever is sooner. tion hearings, but tenant advocates say a for- 2020 season, A8 “Unfortunately, it’s not on his desk yet,” mal moratorium is necessary to protect the CRIGHTON, A3 Saugus starts Opinion Jourgensen: From Christian Science, rail trail construction to cigar boxes and Capt. Cressy. A4 By Elyse Carmosino the construction phase of this proj- ITEM STAFF ect, bringing us one step closer to LOOK! providing residents and visitors Nahant holds SAUGUS — Construction has with a safer, more secure trail to appreciation parade for of cially begun along Saugus’ use and enjoy,” said Town Manag- Jesmond Nursing Home section of the Northern Strand er Scott Crabtree in a statement employees. A8 Community Trail. Part of a nearly released Thursday. Sports $14 million project funded by the Major components of the project Lynn’s Gasper state, the updates are an effort to include safer crossings, way nd- making the move improve safety along the trail’s ing information systems, and var- ITEM PHOTO | OLIVIA FALCIGNO to WCVB-TV. B1 pathway while connecting neigh- ious landscape amenities. When boring cities and towns. Construction is underway in Saugus along the Northern “We are excited to progress into SAUGUS, A3 Strand Community Trail. OBITUARIES ..............................A2 SPORTS ................................ B1-2 DIVERSIONS .............................B5 HIGH 52° VOL. 142, ISSUE 107 OPINION ...................................A4 POLICE/FIRE .............................B3 CLASSIFIED ...............................B6 LOW 37° LOOK! .......................................A8 COMICS ....................................B4 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020 OBITUARIES Donald K. Delisle, 63 Lorraine E. Sanchez, 97 1957-2020 Donald Kevin “Donnie” Del- LYNN — Lorraine E Sanchez, isle, 63, unexpectedly passed 97, of Lynn, died peacefully on April 12, 2020 due to com- on Monday, April 13 at the Life plications from COVID-19. Care Center in Lynn. Born April 6, 1957 in Born in East Boston, she Northampton, son of the late was the daughter of the late Donald C. Delisle and Patricia James and Katherine McGuire. A. Miller Delisle, he was a res- She was wife of the late Frank ident of Lynn with his life part- Sanchez and loving mother to ner, Liz Gandolfo. Frank and his wife Patty San- In recent years Donnie had chez, Richard and his wife Lyn- been employed by Home De- da Sanchez, all of Lynn, daugh- pot as well as self employed in ters Kathleen and her husband the home improvement busi- Walter Kurpiel of Saratoga, N.Y., ness. Donnie was an animal Laureen and her husband Tim Broulette of Lynn, and Deb- lover who would often be seen FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS at the beach with his beloved orah and her husband John dogs. He loved sports, espe- Robinson of Peabody. Lorraine Brian Dennehy, left, applauds playwright Ar- cially football and basketball. Service information: CDC leaves her nine grandchildren, came a clown, she joined the thur Miller before awarding him the Lifetime Donnie enjoyed music and he guidelines makes it impos- Tracy Steven, Jeffrey, Frankie, “Lollipoppers Clown Group” Achievement Award at the Tony Awards in also had a talent and passion sible to hold services at this Eric, Amanda, David and Tim- and they would perform at lo- New York. for drawing. time. A celebration of life will othy; and her great-grandchil- cal VAs and children’s hospi- Donnie was survived by take place in the near future. dren, Kelsey, Kyleigh, Zachary, tals, she loved making people his sister, LuAnn Lafogg of Donations in his memory Anthony, Steven, Skyla and of all ages smile. Xavier, whom she cherished. Brian Dennehy, Cheshire; and brothers Robert can be made to Greater Lynn The family would like to and Francis. He was the wid- Senior Services, Vincent J. She was preceded in death thank the staff at the Lifecare ower of the late Anita Orlan- Lique Fund, 8 Silsbee St., by her grandson Todd Sanchez Center of North Shore and dino Delisle. He leaves many Lynn, MA 01901. A guest and her sisters Mary “Mae” Care Dimensions of Danvers, Tony-winning friends for whom he cared book is available at Casper- Vasconcellos-Litch eld, Jean we appreciate everything you deeply. funeralservices.com. Dwyer, and her brother James did for our mother. She loved McGuire. She leaves her nieces you all and she enjoyed all the Ann Turner and Joan Hardy as attention given to her, she was actor, dies at 81 well as many grandnieces and truly treated like a “Princess.” nephews, and her fur grandba- Thank you for your kindness NEW YORK (AP) — Bri- Carol A.